Chief Financial Officer Program

The Chief Financial Officer Program is a five month, multi-modular program that will enable participants , with finance background, take the next step in their careers. Through a comprehensive curriculum led by Ivy League faculty and industry practitioners, , this program will help participants develop the knowledge and skills to be an effective CFO.

Key Benefits

Experience an expertly developed curriculum: Acquire the skills to be a successful CFO through a cutting-edge curriculum covering value creation, strategic decision making, capital markets, monitoring performance, leadership and managing digital disruption as a CFO.

Connect with your experienced peer group: Prepare for your next career milestone alongside other seasoned financial leaders from around the globe—and make new, lifelong connections.

Learn from Ivy League faculty: Learn from Columbia Business School faculty, who are world renowned experts in Finance, Strategy and Leadership, as well as from practitioners that include former CFOs.

Immerse in the world's financial capital:Over the three in-class modules of the learning journey, immerse yourself in the financial capital of the world—New York City.

Connect with an elite network of Alumni: Receive Columbia Business school alumni benefits upon completing the program and be part of a distinguished network of over 47,000 Alumni worldwide.

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Participant Profiles

The Chief Financial Officer program is uniquely designed to suit mid–career professionals with a strong finance background from diverse industries. Individuals new to a CFO role or stepping into such a financial leadership role will benefit from the in-depth curriculum, expert faculty, and invaluable networking opportunities.

Shivaram Rajgopal

Faculty Director

Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He teaches fundamental analysis of financial statements for investors, managers, and entrepreneurs and a PhD seminar on accounting regulation. Key awards include 2006 and 2016 American Accounting Association (AAA) Notable Contribution to the Literature award; 2006 and 2016 Graham and Dodd Scroll Prize given by the Financial Analysts Journal; and the 2008, 2012, and 2015 The Glen McLaughlin (Endowed) Prize for Research in Accounting and Ethics.

Alfred Drewes

Director, Executive in Residence Program

John Faraci

Executive in Residence

Jesse Greene

Executive in Residence

Katherine Hensel

Executive in Residence

Sheena Iyengar

S. T. Lee Professor of Business

Wei Jiang

Arthur F.Burns Professor of Free and Competitive Enterprise

Paul Kazarian

Guest Lecturer

Amit Khandelwal

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business

Bruce Kogut

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Professor of Leadership and Ethics

Douglas Maine

Executive in Residence

Fred Marcusa

Lecturer in Law

Stephan Meier

James P. Gorman Professor of Business

Eduardo Mestre

Executive in Residence

Ciamac Moallem

Associate Professor

Oded Netzer

Professor of Business

*PROGRAM FACULTY MAY CHANGE.

Dates & Fees

Dates

Length

Location

Tuition Fees

Jan 25–29, 2021

5 Days

New York City

35,000* USD

Feb–Mar, 2021

Online

Mar 15–19, 2021

5 Days

New York City

Apr–May, 2021

Online

May 24–28, 2021

5 Days

New York City

Deadline

Application Fees

Round 1

Aug. 11, 2020

300 USD

Round 2

Sep. 22, 2020

400 USD

Round 3

Nov. 10, 2020

500 USD

Round 4

Dec. 8, 2020

600 USD

Note:

• Inclusions: Program Materials, Coffee Breaks and Lunches

• Exclusions: Travel Costs and Accommodation

*Applicants of Rounds 1 & 2 can avail an early registration benefit of 3000 USD on the Program Fee.

FAQs

What is Columbia Chief Financial Officer Program?

The Chief Financial Officer Program at Columbia Business School is a six-month, multi-modular program that will enable participants take the next step in their careers. Through a comprehensive curriculum led by world-class Ivy League faculty and industry practitioners, this program will help participants develop the knowledge and skills required to be an effective CFO. Upon completing the program, participants will receive Columbia Business School alumni benefits and be part of a distinguished network of over 47,000 Alumni worldwide.

Who should attend this CFO program?

The Columbia CFO Program is designed to suit mid-career professionals with a strong financial background from diverse industries. Individuals stepping into a CFO or similar financial leadership roles with a minimum of 10 years of work experience will benefit from the in-depth curriculum, expert faculty, and invaluable networking opportunities.

How is this CFO program structured?

The CFO program has a total of 5 modules - 3 on-campus modules at the Columbia campus in New York city and 2 online. The curriculum includes elements: Value Creation, CFO as a Strategic Partner, Capital Markets, Monitoring Performance, CFO as a Leader and Tomorrow’s CFO.

What are the learning outcomes of this program?

At the end of the CFO program, participants will be equipped with the skills, tools, and frameworks required to lead the financial transformation of their organizations and handle increasingly complex challenges being faced by businesses today.

How can I apply for this program?

Applications to the Chief Financial Officer Program can be made online and should include an updated resume/ LinkedIn profile as well as professional references. The application fees vary by rounds - applying earlier help your chances of being accepted into the program.